Mustang Physical Properties
MUSTANG sheet from Plaskolite is an incredibly durable and formable sign material ideal for both indoor and outdoor uses. In addition to offering exceptional clarity, it’s also weather resistant and easy to fabricate.
Impact Strength
MUSTANG sheet’s superior strength is comparable to that of polycarbonate (See Graph 1). It’s half the weight of glass and significantly stronger than acrylic sheet products.
Temperature Resistance
MUSTANG sheet begins to soften between 210-215º F. This allows for ease in thermoforming and compatibility with sheet pre-decorated with vinyl and/or paint. In sheet form, it can withstand temperatures down to -30º F without any noticeable changes in impact properties1 It has a heat distortion temperature equivalent to that of acrylic sheet, making it ideal for outside applications.
Light Transmission
MUSTANG sheet has a light transmission of 89% and a haze of 1% or less.
Weather Resistance
MUSTANG sheet is recommended for indoor or outdoor applications. Manufactured with proven UV protective layer technology, which provides excellent weatherability and filtering of damaging wavelengths in the area of 250 –390 nanometers (See Graphs 2 & 3). The masking on the sheet side with the UV protective layer is clearly labeled and should always be fabricated to face the sun in the finished application. Discoloration of plastic can also be caused from atmospheric contamination and particles, this damaging effect can be minimized by regular cleaning of the finished product.
Forming Benefits
MUSTANG sheet has a wide thermoforming window and is exceptionally easy to form. Compared to polycarbonate, it has shorter heating and cooling cycles, better forming detail, improved material distribution, and much better compatibility with vinyl and paint. Due to the low temperature required to thermoform, and the shorter heating and cooling cycle times, MUSTANG sheet pre-decorated with vinyl and/or screen inks can be easily formed. MUSTANG sheet does not require pre-drying, which allows for significant savings in energy, labor and production costs.
Scratch Resistance
The scratch resistance of MUSTANG sheet is not as high as acrylic but is comparable to that of polycarbonate. Care should be used when handling the sheet during the fabrication process. It is recommended that the protective masking remain on the sheet as long as possible.